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Wahiawa Elementary School

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Wahiawa Elementary School ranks 76 th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Wahiawa Elementary School is a PK–5 school serving 429 students in Wahiawa, HI, a town on Oahu's central plateau, and it is part of the single statewide Hawaii Department of Education. In 2025-26 it ranked 76th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools — the 63rd percentile, 3 stars — with 54% of students proficient in English language arts, 54% in math, and 56% in science. About 59.4% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, chronic absenteeism was 18.0%, and the school has 12.6 students per teacher.

That standing is the product of a long climb: Wahiawa sat at the 22nd percentile in 2015-16 and has worked its way into the state's above-average tier. The progress is not a straight line — 2023-24 was a clear dip in both rank and test scores, and this year's 54% ELA result only matches 2022-23. Even so, Wahiawa is the only school in its neighborhood that improved at the schoolwide level from 2023-24 to 2025-26, with ELA up 8.6 points while Helemano Elementary School, Kaala Elementary School, Iliahi Elementary School, Kipapa Elementary School, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, Mililani Waena Elementary School, Daniel K Inouye Elementary School, and Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School all declined. Chronic absenteeism fell from 28.9% to 18.0% in a single year.

Two comparisons matter most. Helemano Elementary School has nearly identical demographics — 59.23% low-income versus Wahiawa's 59.44%, and the same 18.0% absenteeism — yet ranks higher, scoring 10 points above Wahiawa in ELA, 6 in math, and 14 in science, which shows what a similar school can achieve. Meanwhile, Wahiawa out-scores Daniel K Inouye Elementary School, where far fewer students are low-income, and its science score of 56 is the best among Wahiawa-town campuses. Special education students rank at the 85th percentile and low-income students at the 72nd — above the school's own 63rd. Mililani Ike Elementary School and Mililani Mauka Elementary School sit 25–40 points ahead in every subject, but serve far wealthier communities.

429

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

59.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1402 Glen Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786

(808) 622-6393

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Wahiawa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wahiawa Middle School
High:	Leilehua High School

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

31.5%

Hispanic:

23.5%

Two or more races:

21.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Hawaii median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

76^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 41 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	76 of 203	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.3	105 of 204	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	113 of 207	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.5	74 of 195	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.7	124 of 193	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.8	99 of 196	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.6	116 of 196	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	132 of 193	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.4	168 of 207	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.3	152 of 195	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.5	167 of 194	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.0	144 of 196	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	38.1	139 of 195	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	55.0	85 of 191	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.9	113 of 183	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.2	144 of 191	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	18.7	133 of 146	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	27.8	153 of 192	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.0	127 of 194	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	55.9	96 of 160	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	64.5	97 of 203	52.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	51 of 116	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.9	82 of 123	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.4	123 of 198	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	38.3	119 of 165	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	74.4	56 of 202	72.3%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	71.4	37 of 115	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.4	55 of 110	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.4	129 of 196	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	24 of 155	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	69.4	45 of 153	70.6%	★★★★☆
2024	53.4	109 of 207	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	42 of 173	75.7%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	51 of 171	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	55.3	111 of 202	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)85th percentile+22 vs school

White (2026)76th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile+10 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)68th percentile+5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)56th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2024)52nd percentile+7 vs school

African American (2024)40th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)28th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

Science56%

English Language Arts54%

Mathematics54%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wahiawa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1402 Glen Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6393	429	34	12.6	59.4%	32 (7.5%)	11 (2.6%)	101 (23.5%)	57 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (31.5%)	93 (21.7%)	67.8	76^th of 203 public elementary schools	62.6%		51.3	105^th of 204 public elementary schools	48.5%	29	56.0	54.0	54.0	$17,407	$1,308	$16,099
Helemano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Ihi Ihi Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6336	417	37	11.2	59.2%	30 (7.2%)	15 (3.6%)	95 (22.8%)	115 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.7%)	105 (25.2%)	84.6	38^th of 203 public elementary schools	81.3%		84.2	38^th of 204 public elementary schools	81.4%		70.0	64.0	60.0	$17,669	$1,595	$16,074
Iliahi Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2035 California Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6411	313	24	13.0	53.0%	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (26.8%)	52 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (22.4%)	101 (32.3%)	68.1	74^th of 203 public elementary schools	63.5%		80.5	51^st of 204 public elementary schools	75.0%	23	50.0	58.0	56.0	$17,456	$1,564	$15,892
Kaala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 California Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6366	381	32	11.9	71.9%	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	96 (25.2%)	66 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (40.4%)	56 (14.7%)	44.2	119^th of 203 public elementary schools	41.4%		58.4	95^th of 204 public elementary schools	53.4%	24	36.0	41.0	55.0	$17,745	$1,753	$15,992
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Wheeler Army Airfield	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 622-6400	598	41	14.7	43.8%	214 (35.8%)	76 (12.7%)	177 (29.6%)	34 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (4.0%)	71 (11.9%)	70.1	68^th of 203 public elementary schools	66.5%		73.3	68^th of 204 public elementary schools	66.7%		49.0	61.0	57.0	$15,947	$1,187	$14,760
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Waianae & Ayres Ave	Wahiawa	96786	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 622-6380	591	42	14.0	28.6%	262 (44.3%)	69 (11.7%)	136 (23.0%)	26 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	80 (13.5%)	43.5	122^nd of 203 public elementary schools	39.9%		54.3	99^th of 204 public elementary schools	51.5%	23	39.0	46.0	45.0	$15,984	$1,114	$14,870
Mililani Mauka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95-1111 Makaikai St	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 626-3350	623	43	14.4	17.0%	31 (5.0%)	8 (1.3%)	109 (17.5%)	184 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	237 (38.0%)	97.7	4^th of 203 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.8	6^th of 204 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	86.0	79.0	82.0	$16,448	$1,084	$15,364
Mililani Ike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95-1330 Lehiwa Dr	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 626-2980	409	29	14.1	10.5%	41 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	52 (12.7%)	135 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	156 (38.1%)	99.5	1^st of 203 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.8	1^st of 204 public elementary schools	99.5%		94.0	91.0	91.0	$16,013	$1,104	$14,909
Kipapa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95-076 Kipapa Dr	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 627-7322	473	36	13.1	47.6%	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	111 (23.5%)	89 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (15.2%)	181 (38.3%)	85.5	36^th of 203 public elementary schools	82.3%		75.2	65^th of 204 public elementary schools	68.1%	29	68.0	62.0	68.0	$17,333	$1,364	$15,969
Mililani Waena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95-502 Kipapa Dr	Mililani	96789	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 627-7300	642	49	13.1	29.4%	40 (6.2%)	8 (1.2%)	165 (25.7%)	141 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (12.8%)	206 (32.1%)	78.8	55^th of 203 public elementary schools	72.9%		86.1	35^th of 204 public elementary schools	82.8%	20	59.0	61.0	62.0	$14,248	$785	$13,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Wahiawa Elementary School

What district is Wahiawa Elementary School in?

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What schools do graduates of Wahiawa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wahiawa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wahiawa Middle School
High : Leilehua High School

Is Wahiawa Elementary School a good school?

Wahiawa Elementary School ranks 76^th of 203 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wahiawa Elementary School?

Students at Wahiawa Elementary School are 31% Pacific Islander, 24% Hispanic, 22% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 7% White, 3% African American.

How many students attend Wahiawa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Wahiawa Elementary School.

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